Before
the widescale adoption of electric cars, owners will require convenient access
to power supplies. This imperative has led to a US government initiative that
will see 4,400 Chevrolet Volt owners offered free charging stations, with
installation included. It is estimated that this could provide savings of
$2,000.The Chevrolet Volt can be plugged into a
standard US 120-volt electrical outlet, however this program makes owners
eligible for 240-volt charge stations and home installation. The Department of
Energy are funding the initiative, which it is hoped will promote the use of
clean energy vehicles, and will enable the government monitor usage patterns to
help plan the future grid of charge stations.Availability will depend on an application
process and eligibility requirements.